Statement by Mr. Vincent Hodge, Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Education on the update with fire at Joshua Obadiah Williams School and contingency plans
‘We must stop this war,’ SVG tells UN
Published 10 March 2022
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Buckie Got It, St. Kitts and Nevis News Source
St. Vincent and the Grenadines on Tuesday called for peace in Ukraine, even as it adapted the language of Russia, describing as a “special military operation” what many nations have classified as Moscow’s invasion of Ukraine.
Insects, a future source of valuable animal feed in the C’bean
Published 10 March 2022
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Buckie Got It, St. Kitts and Nevis News Source
Exploring insect farming as a sustainable solution to organic waste disposal and animal feed production.
The rising costs and limited access to high quality animal feeds constrain the development of the poultry and livestock sectors in the Caribbean and threatens food security in the region.
Political scientists warn international action against Russia can hurt Caribbean economies
Published 9 March 2022
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Buckie Got It, St. Kitts and Nevis News Source
Political scientists warn international action against Russia can hurt Caribbean economies
Article by Kareem Smith
Local and regional leaders have been discouraged from imposing “useless” sanctions on Russia over its invasion of Ukraine.
In fact, international relations lecturers Dr Kristina Hinds and Dr George Brathwaite fear that sanctions imposed on the Vladimir Putin regime by world powers will also have negative consequences on the region.
DLCA No Longer Requiring Proof of Tax Clearance Before Issuing Business Licenses, in New Policy Aimed at Implementing 2020 Law
Published 18 February 2022
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Buckie Got It, St. Kitts and Nevis News Source
DLCA No Longer Requiring Proof of Tax Clearance Before Issuing Business Licenses, in New Policy Aimed at Implementing 2020 Law
The V.I. Dept. of Licensing and Consumer Affairs, following a meeting last week has decided to commence the implementation of a law sponsored by former Senator Alicia Barnes whose aim is to simplify the process of getting a business license.